Ginkorin Fojeong 240mg (Ginkgo Leaf Extract)

Adult dose

As Ginkgo Leaf Extract, take 240 mg once a day, 1 tablet at a time. It can be taken without regard to meals.

This medication is made from components extracted from ginkgo leaves, and certain individuals should avoid taking it. First, anyone allergic to the ingredients included in this medication should not take it. In addition, children and adolescents under 18 years of age should not use this medication as sufficient research has not been conducted regarding its use. It is also safe for pregnant women not to take this medication. As it contains lactose, individuals with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not use this medication. While taking this medication, it should not be used concurrently with certain blood coagulation inhibitor medications. For example, using it together with anticoagulants such as warfarin or aspirin can excessively enhance its effects. Additionally, this medication can affect the metabolism of other drugs in the liver, so caution is needed when using it with calcium channel blockers or theophylline. In this case, dosage adjustment and monitoring of the condition under a doctor's guidance are necessary. People at risk of bleeding or taking medications that may increase bleeding should consult a professional before using this medication. It is also advisable for breastfeeding women to consult a professional since it is uncertain whether this medication passes into breast milk. Additionally, caution is needed as this medication may provoke additional seizures in patients with epilepsy. There may be an increased risk of bleeding while taking this medication, so stopping it at least 36 hours before surgery is necessary. The duration of taking this medication should be at least 8 weeks according to symptoms, and if symptoms do not improve or worsen after 3 months, consulting a doctor is necessary. If unusual symptoms such as nausea, headache, insomnia, anxiety, skin rash, etc., occur while taking this medication, immediate consultation with a professional is advised. Moreover, there is a risk of severe allergic reactions occurring rarely, so any signs of odd symptoms should be promptly reported to healthcare personnel. This medication is not a treatment for hypertension; therefore, patients with hypertension should avoid using this medication if specific treatment is required. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container secured tightly, as this is important for maintaining the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

• Allergic shock
• anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions
• increased risk of bleeding

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• headache
• insomnia
• anxiety
• confusion
• skin redness (red spots)
• swelling
• itching
• dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should ideally be maintained between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Green, elongated film-coated tablet

Package unit

300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle